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the u.n. is trying to -- coordination, etc. so the u.n. is trying to help. that is emerging right now and i think that's probably the necessary structure. and then finally on the district level -- i mean, most port-au-prince, as you know. there are 10 districts in haiti, 10 departments, they're called. there needs to be a really locally driven process there. this may not be the most popular thing to say but in 1995 when rwanda laid down the law saying if you as an n.g.o. wants to work here you have to follow the following rules. it's estimated by some that half of the n.g.o.'s left rwanda in a huff. i any in retrospect many would argue they really were right to push a tough line on this. in summary, and part of it will be in your hands and part of it will be in the habbeds of the u.n. and part of it's going to be in the hands of the local government. >> mr. dobbins, you've been on the institutional side of this. what do you think? >> i think it's important to make a distinction between the rel
the u.n. is trying to -- coordination, etc. so the u.n. is trying to help. that is emerging right now and i think that's probably the necessary structure. and then finally on the district level -- i mean, most port-au-prince, as you know. there are 10 districts in haiti, 10 departments, they're called. there needs to be a really locally driven process there. this may not be the most popular thing to say but in 1995 when rwanda laid down the law saying if you as an n.g.o. wants to work here you...
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the u.n. plays an increased security and recovery role and will believe that the haitians will quickly gather their bearings and begin to rebuild their lives and their country. a top priority must be developing and implementing a plan to resettle temporarily the millions of internally displaced people for whom port-au-prince has little to offer. adequate food, water, and shelter must be delivered in earnest in these resettlement areas. i will also encourage the obama administration to courted american volunteers into hometown associations, small groups of volunteers in the united states who are linked with their former home town that institutions in haiti. members can serve as interpreters for temporary refugees and provide assistance to haitians who were evacuated to the united states for medical treatment that was not available on the island. the haitian-american community is eager to be involved in the recovery of haiti. a much greater coordination is required to put their skills to full us
the u.n. plays an increased security and recovery role and will believe that the haitians will quickly gather their bearings and begin to rebuild their lives and their country. a top priority must be developing and implementing a plan to resettle temporarily the millions of internally displaced people for whom port-au-prince has little to offer. adequate food, water, and shelter must be delivered in earnest in these resettlement areas. i will also encourage the obama administration to courted...
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under the u.n. charter, individual states are to refrain from the threat of force -- refrain from the use of force against other individual states unless they are in defense. for example, action against iraq was authorized in 1991. he asked if it would be a war crime. if israel were to launch a pre- emptive strike against iranian facilities, you could only argue that it was lawful if you could show that israel was acting in legitimate self-defense. the standard test for legitimate self-defense, it cannot under international law in my view be authorized to be taken -- pecan under international law in my view be authorized to be taken preemptively, but it would have to show that iran was imminently going to be launching an attack against israel and that is why israel was preempting them. i do not think there is any indication that there is an imminent attack on israel. it would likely violate the united nations charter if israel today, given the circumstances as we know it, were to launch a pre-emptiv
under the u.n. charter, individual states are to refrain from the threat of force -- refrain from the use of force against other individual states unless they are in defense. for example, action against iraq was authorized in 1991. he asked if it would be a war crime. if israel were to launch a pre- emptive strike against iranian facilities, you could only argue that it was lawful if you could show that israel was acting in legitimate self-defense. the standard test for legitimate self-defense,...
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but the question, it is likely that the u.n. has suffered devastating losses, likely as heavy as ever been sustained on a single day. the 82nd airborne is being moved. çparts of it, i should say, are being moved for security as well as, there will also be units that will go in that deal with logistics and supply chains. obviously movingñr, there will e a tremendous amount ofçó resources, food and water that will be on its way in that will have to be distributed and moved and we will be working through that. >> are there troops ready to go? how many more are ready to go? >> the president last night and the situation room discussed the secretary -- discussed with secretary gates, with admiral ensuring that all is being done that can be. secretary gates said that there was no higher priority right now for the military in this country than ensuring our rescue and relief efforts, part of which obviously goes to that security. >> there are rumors about roving gangs from a prison that collapsed. is that something that's going to b
but the question, it is likely that the u.n. has suffered devastating losses, likely as heavy as ever been sustained on a single day. the 82nd airborne is being moved. çparts of it, i should say, are being moved for security as well as, there will also be units that will go in that deal with logistics and supply chains. obviously movingñr, there will e a tremendous amount ofçó resources, food and water that will be on its way in that will have to be distributed and moved and we will be...
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the new senior nato civilian representative, the u.n. secretary general representative in afghanistan soon to be followed by a new eu representative, also. i have described our shared strategy as one as afghan ization. as they become stronger, we can hand over to them the responsibility of tackling terrorism and extremism and our forces can start to come home. it will take time, but i believe that the conditions set out in the plan we will sign up today will be back sooner than many expect and as a result, the process of handling district by district will start later this year. this will not signal an end to our support for afghanistan. i know none of this -- none of us wants to repeat the mistakes of the past. it will mark the beginning of a new phase in the decisive step toward what the afghans taking control their own security. last -- and britain announced an increase in british forces to 9500 plus special forces. annapolis to that is part to of the approach -- america takes the lead and all countries bearing a share of the burden. 3
the new senior nato civilian representative, the u.n. secretary general representative in afghanistan soon to be followed by a new eu representative, also. i have described our shared strategy as one as afghan ization. as they become stronger, we can hand over to them the responsibility of tackling terrorism and extremism and our forces can start to come home. it will take time, but i believe that the conditions set out in the plan we will sign up today will be back sooner than many expect and...
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as an active contributor to u.n. peacekeeping missions. most recently, it decided to offer 200 peacekeepers $10 million in emergency assistance to haiti. it is a key member of the anti- piracy task force. it has underscored its commitment to non-proliferation last year. we are appreciative of its role in iraq and now for announcing it will send a provincial reconstruction team to afghanistan. we welcome the announcement that the south korean government plans to trip&e@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ our partners in japan to sustain our crucial alliance. a few days ago, i had a chance to reflect on those challenges and opportunities. today, i want to reiterate that we welcome the dialogue as exemplified by secretary clinton's recent meeting with the foreign minister in hawaii. as president obama said in his tokyo speech, the u.s.-japan alliance is not the historic berlin -- relic, but and abiding commitment to each other that is fundamental. it is essential that we work together to maintain the alliance and understanding of the japanese and american people
as an active contributor to u.n. peacekeeping missions. most recently, it decided to offer 200 peacekeepers $10 million in emergency assistance to haiti. it is a key member of the anti- piracy task force. it has underscored its commitment to non-proliferation last year. we are appreciative of its role in iraq and now for announcing it will send a provincial reconstruction team to afghanistan. we welcome the announcement that the south korean government plans to trip&e@@@@@@@@ @ @ @ @ our...
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as an active contributor to u.n. peacekeeping missions. most recently, it decided to offer 200 peacekeepers $10 million in emergency assistance to haiti. it is a key member of the anti- piracy task force. it has underscored its commitment to non-proliferation last year. we are appreciative of its role in iraq and now for announcing it will send a provincial reconstruction team to afghanistan. we welcome the announcement that the south korean government plans to triple its official development by 2015. south korea's development assistance has bought -- built still -- schools and hospitals. south korea is helping bring broadband infrastructure to african countries to ensure that, as they develop, they are integrated into the international community and not merely sub-pieces of development. we are looking forward to the g- 20 conference in seoul. seoul, south korea, has played an important role during the financial crisis by joining to insure swift economic reforms. similarly, we're working with our partners in japan to sustain our crucial al
as an active contributor to u.n. peacekeeping missions. most recently, it decided to offer 200 peacekeepers $10 million in emergency assistance to haiti. it is a key member of the anti- piracy task force. it has underscored its commitment to non-proliferation last year. we are appreciative of its role in iraq and now for announcing it will send a provincial reconstruction team to afghanistan. we welcome the announcement that the south korean government plans to triple its official development...
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committed tes of millions of dollarsñrçó in from the americanq people and working very closely with the u.n. system. overnight in numberç of courtny mechanisms were set up -- coordinating mechanisms were set up. they are beginning to get engaged. already some search and rescue efforts haveç gone in. there is a government team during the assessment from international development. but it is a matter of trying to get people together, to get organized, and very much focused on professionals already on the ground. host: you are stillç getting çççççt(orga,a,ed, wherea!÷d in the rubble need immediate assistance and don'tç have much time. how is the staging of all of this and the immediacy working and who is coordinating it? guest: the united nations has an office of coordination of humanitarian affairs that works closely with the red cross and the international ngo community. the first response is always local people. in at this case, because there are thousands of nonprofit staff and other staff in haiti, they will be part of the first response. we do know the world food progra
committed tes of millions of dollarsñrçó in from the americanq people and working very closely with the u.n. system. overnight in numberç of courtny mechanisms were set up -- coordinating mechanisms were set up. they are beginning to get engaged. already some search and rescue efforts haveç gone in. there is a government team during the assessment from international development. but it is a matter of trying to get people together, to get organized, and very much focused on professionals...
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we have no doubt that we can carry on the work that was done by so many of the u.n. effort that had been lost, and we see that theirç legacy is haiti's hope for the future. we will partner with other nations and organizations and that's why i have been reaching out to leaders from across the americas and beyond we are sending resources to support this effort. and we will join with the strong network of nongovernmental organizations across the country who understand the daily struggles of the haitian people. yet even as we bring our resources to bear on this emergency, we need to summon the tremendous generosity and compassion the american people. i want to thank the many americans who have already contributed to this effort. i want to encourage all americans who want to help to go to white house.gov to learn more. in the days ahead we'll continue to work with those individuals and organizations who want to assist this effort so that you can do so. finally, i want to speak directly to the people of haiti. few in the world have endured the hardships that you have kno
we have no doubt that we can carry on the work that was done by so many of the u.n. effort that had been lost, and we see that theirç legacy is haiti's hope for the future. we will partner with other nations and organizations and that's why i have been reaching out to leaders from across the americas and beyond we are sending resources to support this effort. and we will join with the strong network of nongovernmental organizations across the country who understand the daily struggles of the...
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eventually she found her way to a clinic supported by the u.n. population fund and finally received the surgery, care, and emotional support she needed to heal. she then started speaking out about her experience to fight the stigma to let other people know that even in isolated places that treatment is possible. her message has traveled the world. two years ago, she came to washington and urged members of congress to support maternal health programs worldwide treated today, the united states is proud, once again, to support the work of the u.n. population fund. one advocate, even one with such passion and commitment, can only do so much. everyone, everywhere deserves high quality care not only at her most vulnerable our but at every single stage of life. that is our goal and our responsibility. it is also a matter of simple equity and fairness. i has been in many places in many parts of the world where the rich, the educated, the well off, the connected, the powerful, the elites had access to every single form of health care. yet, it was denied b
eventually she found her way to a clinic supported by the u.n. population fund and finally received the surgery, care, and emotional support she needed to heal. she then started speaking out about her experience to fight the stigma to let other people know that even in isolated places that treatment is possible. her message has traveled the world. two years ago, she came to washington and urged members of congress to support maternal health programs worldwide treated today, the united states is...
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and u.n. intensify their relief efforts and deal with some of the dissension and anxiety among the haitian people. sabrina is joining us from biloxi, mississippi, democrats a line. caller: i think there'll probably be a long-term commitment. i don't that it should be long term. i said that because he was already in a lot of trouble prior to wall desperatall of th. s8i could not understand why ts was happening to haiti. it is on the west side of the island. they have cut down all their trees. even if america stepped in and tried to help, we cannot grow their trees or give them rain. all we can do is to get them back to where they could possibly get back on their feet. we are pouring money into that country and there is a lot of corruption who will hold the government accountable? host: we will go to the republican line, oklahoma, go ahead. caller: i want to express about the issues in haiti. i think we should be there for an extended period time. this is not just america taking care of helping
and u.n. intensify their relief efforts and deal with some of the dissension and anxiety among the haitian people. sabrina is joining us from biloxi, mississippi, democrats a line. caller: i think there'll probably be a long-term commitment. i don't that it should be long term. i said that because he was already in a lot of trouble prior to wall desperatall of th. s8i could not understand why ts was happening to haiti. it is on the west side of the island. they have cut down all their trees....